Holding change in a car

[acfusion29]

I recently bought a 1997 Honda Civic Si and I need a solution for holding my loose change. I have two cup holders in the front, but they are in use most of the time so I need to find another way.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

 

[xboxer75010]

I recently bought a 1997 Honda Civic Si and I need a solution for holding my loose change. I have two cup holders in the front, but they are in use most of the time so I need to find another way.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

I usually put mine in my ashtray

 

[dukebound85]

I usually put mine in my ashtray

same here

 

[JFreak]

I don't keep change. Always pay with credit card or cell phone. I do not even remember if I have had to use physical money since I last visited London in 2006

 

[dukebound85]

I don't keep change. Always pay with credit card or cell phone. I do not even remember if I have had to use physical money since I last visited London in 2006

really? i hate using plastic as it opens you up more to fraudulent charges

cash all the way

and its untraceable......thats the biggest arguement i have for cash

last thing i want is the govt having the capability to know everything i buy and what not

 

[ElectroGhandi]

I recently bought a 1997 Honda Civic Si and I need a solution for holding my loose change. I have two cup holders in the front, but they are in use most of the time so I need to find another way.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

Go look around the Dollar Tree. They have tons of little holders for things. Find a small one that clips onto your sun visor or something.

 

[iShater]

I use a mints metal box, Altoids or eclipse would do.

 

[Abstract]

Well if you're usually driving in the car alone, just put it in the second cup holder. You only need to use one for drinks, right?

 

[bartelby]

From the looks of things, we keep our change on the floor...

 

[ikermalli]

The ashtray is where most people I know keep theirs, if you don't want it in there you could just get one of those little pouches for change.

 

[PlaceofDis]

ashtray all the way, although my current car has a little holder on the dash for change, which is a nice touch.

 

[lag1090]

One interesting solution is a plastic change dispenser that hooks onto the space between your window and car door. It works fairly well for me.

They can usually be found in dollar stores or big-box stores like Walmart.

 

[Consultant]

For tolls, I use an electronic device that attaches to the windshield.

My car has a dedicated change box I keep change in

For other type of change, I have small tin mint container (altoids or something similar). Used to keep it out but lots of people ask for mints, so I keep it in the arm rest.

really? i hate using plastic as it opens you up more to fraudulent charges

cash all the way

and its untraceable......thats the biggest arguement i have for cash

last thing i want is the govt having the capability to know everything i buy and what not

They do know where you are if you use a mobile phone.

 

[Osarkon]

My car conveniently has a slot just above the ash tray that I use for my change.

What about inside the doors?

 

[ghostee]

My old car (Grand Prix) had a built in coin holder/dispenser thing.

My new car (Saab 9-3) doesn't even have an ashtray, so I just toss the coins into the center console compartment.

 

[dmr727]

Yeah, my car has a small dedicated change drawer in the dash to the left of the steering wheel. I'm a credit card guy too and I have a transponder for the toll roads, but a little extra loose change is sometimes needed for parking meters, etc...

 

[MrSmith]

I don't keep change. Always pay with credit card or cell phone. I do not even remember if I have had to use physical money since I last visited London in 2006

You'd buy a pack of gum with a card?

 

[InvalidUserID]

In my old Si, I used to keep the loose change in the little compartment to the left of the steering wheel, under the moon roof controls.

 

[michael.lauden]

this kind of isn't really something that needs to be discussed. find a container in your car, or put one there - it's not some riddle.

put a bag in the glovebox or throw it in the door, maybe bring a big cup and throw all your change in it - then dump it in the glove box every night if you really are going through a lot of trouble

really? i hate using plastic as it opens you up more to fraudulent charges

cash all the way

and its untraceable......thats the biggest arguement i have for cash

last thing i want is the govt having the capability to know everything i buy and what not

i mean... heavens forbid the government looks through your banking account and sees you've bought a few mac products and fastfood! unless you are hiding something i don't see what the point of using cash instead of a card. much easier to track with online banking too.

You'd buy a pack of gum with a card?

i do.. all the time, i buy Arizona Green Tea for 99 cents at publix all the time with my debit card. why would you carry around cash and nickels into a store every day

the only time i actually have physical money is if i get a birthday card or if i make a craigslist sale - and then it's straight to the bank that's half a mile from my house for an ATM cash deposit

 

[dukebound85]

i mean... heavens forbid the government looks through your banking account and sees you've bought a few mac products and fastfood! unless you are hiding something i don't see what the point of using cash instead of a card. much easier to track with online banking too.

that mindset is irritating

just because i have nothing to hide doesnt mean i dont see the value of it

you could say the same thing about privacy in general.

 

[yg17]

really? i hate using plastic as it opens you up more to fraudulent charges

cash all the way

and its untraceable......thats the biggest arguement i have for cash

last thing i want is the govt having the capability to know everything i buy and what not

What happens if you lose your wallet? All that cash is gone and you're not getting it back. If I lose my wallet, I call my bank, report my card as lost and I'm not liable for any charges.

 

[Abstract]

I toss my coins at the homeless and the elderly.

 

[bartelby]

I toss my coins at the homeless and the elderly.

At them or to them?

 

[mbpnewbie]

At them or to them?

at them.... I had a homeless guy try to fight me cuz i threw like 20 pennyies at him... it's like, hold on, i'm giving you money and you're mad?

 

[acfusion29]

My ashtray is really small, it wouldn't be able to hold the regular amount of change I normally carry in the car.